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Word: Superficial
Speech Type: Adjective
late Middle English: from late Latin superficialis, from Latin superficies (see superficies)
ˌsuːpəˈfɪʃl
existing or occurring at or on the surface
Short Definition:existing or occurring at or on surface
Examples:- the building suffered only superficial damage
appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely
Short Definition:appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely
Examples:- the resemblance between the breeds is superficial
not thorough, deep, or complete; cursory
Short Definition:not thorough or complete
Examples:- he had only the most superficial knowledge of foreign countries
denoting a quantity of a material expressed in terms of area covered rather than linear dimension or volume.
Short Definition:denoting quantity of material expressed in terms of area covered rather than linear dimension or volume
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